Hitachi P50X901 User Manual

PLASMA TELEVISION

Operating Guide for P50X901 and

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................... 2-3

FIRST TIME USE .........................................................................................................................4-25

THE REMOTE CONTROL....................................................................................................... 26-43

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................................................................................ 44-81

USEFUL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................... 82-89

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE.............................. 180-188

APPENDIXES.........................................................................................................................189-190

INDEX............................................................................................................................................191

Important Safety Instructions

SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION

Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI plasma televisions.

Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI plasma television.

Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this plasma television.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended

to alert the user to the presence of

uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to a person.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this plasma television.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.Televisions are designed to comply with the

recommended safety standards for tilt and stability. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage and/or personal injury.

16.Follow instructions for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer.

17. An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.

18. If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-44 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Important Safety Instructions

Power source

This plasma television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. The mains plug is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable.

To prevent electric shock, do not use the plasma television’s (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades and ground terminal can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than the specified voltage.

Caution

Never remove the back cover of the plasma television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. If

the television does not operate properly, unplug the plasma television and call your authorized dealer or service center.

Caution

Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user’s

warranty.

Warning

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

• The plasma television should not be exposed to

dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the television.

• This apparatus shall be connected to a mains

socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Public viewing of copyrighted material

Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright

protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision,

and is intended for home and other limited pay-per-view uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Note

This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. A CableCARD provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of a set-top box. For more information call your local cable company.

Note

• There are no user serviceable parts inside the

plasma television.

• Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side

and right side of the plasma television.

Prevention of screen damages

Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. Such “SCREEN DAMAGES” constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty.

If still images are left on the screen for more than 2.5 minutes, protection function will work automatically so that contrast reduces to minimize image retention on plasma display panel. Please note that this is not a malfunction but it helps to minimize image retention. The original contrast will restore after moving images are displayed for about 6 minutes. Original contrast can be

restored quickly by turning power On/Off with remote control or power switch on unit.

Lead Notice

This product contains lead. Dispose of this product in accordance with applicable environmental laws. For

product recycling and disposal information, contact your local government agency or www.eRecycle.org (in California), the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org (in the US) or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www.epsc.ca (in Canada).

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI.

Accessories

Power Cord

Remote Control

Two “AA” size,

1.5V batteries

2 IR Blaster Cables

Power Swivel Table Top Stand (P50X901 model only)

For U.S. models: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv CANADA only: For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.ca/tv

Power Swivel Cable

Two “AAA” size,

1.5V batteries

MUTE

FAV CH

SELECT

VOL +

CH -

CH +

GUIDE

VOL -

INPUTS

POWER

EXIT

Simple Remote

쐄

쐃

쐋

쐊

쐆

쐇 쐂

쐎

쐏

First time use

Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.

How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television

To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in a stable and flat surface.

Securing to a Wall

1. Using metallic wire (two places) fasten the set to the clamping screw on the rear of the Plasma TV as shown below.

Wire

2. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the wall except when mounted using the wall mount bracket.

3. Secure the television to the wall as shown.

A B

50"

4 in.

10 cm

12 in. 30 cm

* Please adjust the wire length to avoid touching

the wall when turning the

TV (P50X901 only).

NOTES: 1. Do not block the ventilation holes of the

Plasma Television. Blocking the ventilation holes might cause fire or defect.

2. In case of an abnormal symptom, unplug the AC cord.

3. If you purchased the wall mount bracket

option, please ask for professional installer. Do not install by yourself.

4. Install the unit at a proper area where it does

not expose anyone to any danger of hitting

themselves (for example their hands, head

or face, etc.) against the edge of the unit and cause personal injury.

Caution when moving the main unit

As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, two

people are required to transport it safely. Whenever the

unit is moved it should be lifted forward using the top and base on both sides of the Television for stability.

When moving the Television, lift the handles , then support the top frame as shown below.

쐃

Pass the AC cord through Clamp #1 and connect

쐇

The AC cord, power swivel cable and the signal cables can all be held together with Clamp #2 (included on the accesories bag).

쐃

SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING FOR P50X901 & P60X901

STEP (1) :

Please locate the STAND METAL(50") or METAL POST(60") on the back of the TV . This metal is use to hold the TV and the Base; so it needs to remove 4 screws from the STAND base in order to separate the TV from the Base.

STAND METAL

STEP (2):

lease remove the 4 screws of the STAND metal or metal POST from the TV, now the TV STAND can be separated

from the TV. For dimensions of the WALL MOUNT assembly please refer to page

86 & 87.

TV STAND BASE

STAND METAL

SCREWS

NOTE: Use the specified WALL MOUNT unit for the Plasma TV depending on the size of your TV.

Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for your tv.

How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television

VIEWING

he best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of

the TV and about 10 to 18 feet from the screen.

During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the room.

If the TV’s audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system’s external speakers, the best audio performance will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center. For best stereo separation, place the external speakers at least four feet from the side of the TV, place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some experimentation with speaker placement for best performance.

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS TO REAR JACK PANEL

4" Minimum

BEST HORIZONTAL

10'

VIEWING ANGLE

15' 20'

VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV)

When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect CATV coaxial cable to the AIR/CABLE (75-Ohm) terminal. Or if you have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the same AIR/CABLE terminal.

VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna

When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. Plug the adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV.

When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected

Attach an optional antenna cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer.

How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television

TV SETUP WIZARD

This television has a TV Guide On ScreenTM feature which has the ability to show you a customized list of the programs and channels available in your area. The information for the guide is broadcast on different channels in different areas. Please use this TV Setup Wizard to help the TV Guide On Screen your area.

find the channels with the information for

First time use

The TV Setup Wizard automatically starts the first

time the TV is turned on.

Note:

1. If you see this screen when you turn on your TV for the first time and did not yet connect your external

devices and cables to your TV, turn off your TV, unplug the power cord and connect your devices and cables according to the applicable connections in the“

First Time Use” section of this Operating Guide.

2. After performing TV Setup Wizard operation, this page will not appear again. For updating and adding the channels available in your area refer to the Auto Channel Scan feature on page 57.

If this is the first time you have turned on your TV and the TV Setup Wizard appear on-screen, start by selecting Yes or No in the top portion of the TV Setup Wizard.

1. Use the CURSOR to select Yes or No and press the

SELECT button on the remote control.

Do you want the TV to find all of the channels for the TV Guide On ScreenTM?

4. Press the CURSOR to move to the next window to start the Auto Channel Scan.

Auto Channel Scan : Start

5. Press the SELECT button on the remote control to begin scanning.

Air

Scanning Channel Number : 12

Analog Digital 12-123

Scan time may take 10 to 20 minutes

Cancel

When Auto Channel Scan is done the TV Guide On

ScreenTM Setup page will appear (refer to page 54).

Yes No

If Yes is selected proceed to step 2. If No is selected, press the EXIT button on the remote

control and the TV Guide ON Screen appear ( refer to page 54).

2. Press the CURSOR to move to the next window to

select the source.

Source: Air Please connect the antenna or cable To the input labeled “Air/Cable”.

3. Press the CURSOR to select Air, Cable(1) or

Cable(2).

Setup page will

First time use

300-Ohm Twin Lead

This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm).

Phono or RCA

Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the

television’s rear jack panel and front control panel.

“F” Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna

For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the television.

S-Video (Super Video) Cable

This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs and laser

disc players with an S-Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture.

Optical Cable

This cable is used to connect to an audio amplifier with an Optical Audio In jack. Use this cable for the best sound quality.

HDMI Cable

This cable is used to connect your external devices such as Set-Top-Boxes or DVD players equipped with an HDMI output connection to the TV’s HDMI input.

Stereo Cable (3.8mm plug to 3.5mm plug)

Used on all standard video and audio cable which connect to inputs and outputs located on the rear jack

panel and front control panel.

Hook-up Cables and Connectors

Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have p

hono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable.

AUDIO OUT

3.8mm STEREO MINI-PLUG

2 RCA TYPE PLUGS

Cable

Power Swivel Cable (Provided) (P50X901 only)

This cable is used to connect the swivel stand to the rear panel of the Plasma Television.

IR Blaster Cable (Provided)

Connect the IR Blaster to the IR output of your Plasma Television when AV Net, IR Passthru or G-LINK

feature are used. You must place the IR Blaster in front of the corresponding IR window of your cable box VCR, Set-Top-Box, or other supported equipment.

Quick Reference Remote Control Buttons and Functions

In addition to controlling all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of devices, such as, DVD Players, CBL (Cable Boxes), set-top-boxes, satellite receivers,

and VCRs. The remote control must be programmed to control the chosen device. Please see pages 26

complete description of all features and programming of the Remote Control.

(TV, DVD, SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR)

urns the selected device on and o.

Turns on or blinks to show remote control mode w hen the SO URCE ACCESS buttons are pressed.

Toggles picture mode settings between DAY and NIGHT mode.

(TV,DVD,SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR)

Accesses the OSD menu system.

Accesses the INPUTS menu system.

CURSOR PAD/SELECT BUTTON

(TV, DVD, SAT/CBL,PVR/VCR)

The Cursor Pad is used as a cursor to navigate through the OSD and INPUT menu systems. The Select button is used to Select/Activate highlighted menu items.

Closed Caption (CC) BUTTON

Press to show and change the Closed Caption mode.

Accesses the program guide of TV

Increase up and decrease down to adjust the audio level of your TV.

Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to complete mute if pressed

twice. Press it a third time to restore audio level.

Used to manually enter the TV channel, and used for numeric entry when navigating through the the OSD, INPUTS.

The (-) button is used when the remote is in Set-Top-Box (STB) mode or when the TV uses a digital input.

(TV, DVD, SAT/CBL, PVR/VCR)

POWER BUTTON

MODE INDICATOR

DAY/NIGHT BUTTON

MENU BUTTON

INPUTS BUTTON

GUIDE BUTTON

(TV,

SAT/CBL, PVR)

and other devices.

VOLUME BUTTONS

MUTE BUTTON (TV)

NUMERIC BUTTONS

(TV)

(TV )

(-) BUTTON

(TV,STB)

SOURCE ACCESS BUTTONS

(TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL)

Changes the mode of the Universal Remote Control to control the device selected.

PAUSE BUTTON

(TV, PVR/VCR, DVD)

Press to show and change the Freeze mode of the TV. Also used to pause other devices when the remote is in DVD or PVR/VCR.

DVD/VCR CONTROL BUTTONS (DVD, PVR/VCR)

Controls the functions of your VCR and DVD.

ASPECT BUTTON (TV)

Changes the aspect ratio of the TV.

EXIT BUTTON (TV, SAT/CBL, PVR/VCR)

Exits out of the OSD, INPUTS menu systems if their menu is displayed.

PIP CONTROL BUTTON (TV)

Press to show and change the Picture-in-Picture mode.

FAVORITE CHANNEL (FAV CH) button (TV)

Press to enter/access Favorite Channel (FAV CH) mode.

(Favorite channel is only available for TV mode.)

INFO BUTTON (TV, STB, CBL, PVR)

Displays various information on the screen, such as channel information.

CHANNEL UP & DOWN BUTTONS (TV, CBL, STB, PVR/VCR)

Changes up or down the channel.

LAST CHANNEL BUTTON

(TV, SAT/CBL, PVR)

witches between the current and last channel viewed.

ENTER BUTTON

(TV, VCR, SAT/CBL)

Press to use as SELECT feature.

-43 for a

First time use

LEGEND TV – Television PVR – Video Recorder/Player CBL – Cable Box DVD – Digital Video Disc Player SAT – Satellite

VCR – Videocassete Recorder

NOTES: 1. The TV’s remote control sensor is located on the right bottom portion of the TV screen. To

control TV functions, please point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor for best results.

2. VCR precode is included in the PVR mode.

FRONT VIEW (P50X901)

First time use

PUSH TO OPEN

For P60X901 model this is not Main Power button,

Front Panel Controls

햹

UPGRADE CARD

This card slot is for future software upgrades. Hitachi will notify you if a software upgrade is required for your TV. In order to receive written notification, please complete and return your warranty card.

햹

SD CARD PHOTO INPUT

To view digital still pictures, please insert a SD card into the card slot with pictures taken on a Digital Camera, to view them on the TV screen.

햺

POWER light indicator

To turn the TV ON, press the main power s

witch located on the lower right side of the TV. A red stand-by indicator lamp located on the lower right corner of the front bezel will illuminate. The Plasma TV is now ready for remote ON/OFF operation.

Indicating Lamp Power Status Operating

OFF

Off *

. When the main power switch is set to Off.

PHOTO INPUT

PUSH EJECT

햹

햺 햻

Indicating Lamp

R/C, AV Net Sensor

First time use

Lights

Red

Lights

Blue

Lights

Orange

Blinking

Blue

* The Main Power switch applies only for P50X901 model ; so for the P60X901 the

condition for the Indicating Lamp when is OFF , it means that the AC power cord is unplugged.

햻

REMOTE CONTROL sensor

Point your remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc.

LEARNING AV NET sensor

햻

Point your equipment’s remote control at this area while using the AV NET Learning Wizard.

INPUT-FRONT JACKS

햽

INPUT-FRONT provide composite Video jacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD player or Camcorders.

OFF.

(Stand-by)

Off

(Power Saving)

When the main power switch on the TV is ON.

TV POWER is ON ; picture is shown.

TV POWER is ON with no signal input

except antenna (no sync. signal).

When TV receives the IR signal from R/C.

햽

NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI Plasma TV will appear to be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no video input

when INPUT : 1, 2, 3, Front or HDMI : 1, 2, Front is selected. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off or in Stand-by mode (lights red) when not in use.

2. Remote Control cannot turn ON/OFF the “MAIN POWER” of the TV.

First time use

Rear Panel Connections

(POD) module).

Digital Cable Signal

INSERTINSERT

The FRONT panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect HDMI or DVI signals from a DVD, Set Top Box , Video Game as shown in the following examples (When connecting DVI signal it will

First time use

OUTPUT

L R

Connecting External Video Sources

The FRONT panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder , DVD, Video Game and a VCR as shown in the following examples:

FRONT INPUT PANEL

Note : For Monoaural devices, please

connect Audio signal cable into L/Mono input jack .

COMPOSITE VIDEO

Video Game

OUTPUT CAPABILITY

DVD , Video Game

Console.

Video Camera

NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the

played back picture may be abnormal.

Rear Panel Connections

Outside Antenna

Cable TV coaxial cable

2-Way signal splitter

VCR #1

OUTPUT

ANT IN

V L R

S-VIDEO

VCR #2

V L R

INPUT

Optional

First time use

Optional

HDMI

HDMI OUTPUT

HDMI DIGITAL

OUTPUT CAPABILITY

DVI

HDMI

DIGITAL OUTPUT

DIGITAL

UTPUT CAPABILITY

AUDIO OUT

NOTE: Cables are optional, except when specified.

OUTPUT

Y PB/CBPR/C

DVD Player

L R

Y PBP

OUTPUT

L R

HDTV Set-Top Box

Tips on Rear Panel Connections

• S-VIDEO, Y-PBPR, or HDMI connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature.

• If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on (L/(MONO)) the Rear Panel.

• Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables.

• A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line

output (INPUT: 1 in the example on page 18). Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on

line input-output connections.

• Connect only 1 component (VCR, DVD player, camcorder, etc.) to each input jack.

• COMPONENT: Y-P DVD players and set-top-boxes. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature.

• Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV’s PBinput and the components R-Y output to the TV’s PRinput.

• Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. In this case, connect the components CBoutput to the TV’s PBinput and the components CRoutput to the TV’s PRinput.

• It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPRinputs. (See

page 46).

• To ensure no copyright infringement, the MONITOR OUT output will be abnormal, when using the Y-PBPR and HDMI input jacks.

• Input HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or HDMI FRONT can accept HDMI signal.

(Input 2 & 3) connections are provided for high performance components, such as

BPR

First time use

• S-VIDEO monitor output may be used for recording only when the input is of S-VIDEO type.

• When using a HDMI input from a Set-Top-Box, it is recommended to use a 1080p, 1080i or 720p input signal.

• When HDMI input a 1080p signal, it is recommended that the length of the cable should be less than 5 meters.

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION:

1. Video signals fed through a VCR may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television.

2. Connecting the television directly to the Audio /Video output of a Set-Top-Box will assure a more normal picture.

First time use

Back of

VCR

Video

VCR

OUTPUT

Connecting External Video Sources

CONNECTING A COMPONENT SOURCE WITH HDMI OR

DVI CAPABILITY TO HDMI 1, HDMI 2 OR HDMI FRONT

1. Connect the HDMI or DVI to HDMI connection cable from the output of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the HDMI input as shown on the Rear panel below.

2. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack as shown on the Rear Panel below.

3. With DVI output, connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the HDTV set top box or DVD player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack as shown on the Rear Panel below.

4. Press the INPUTS button, then select HDMI 1, 2 or FRONT to view the program from the HDTV SET TOP BOX or DVD player.

5. Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the last channel viewed.

HDMI input

NOTE: 1

. Completely insert the connection cord

plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

2. The HDMI input on HDMI 1 , 2 and FRONT contains the copy protection system called High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). HDCP is a cryptographic system that encrypts video signals when using HDMI connections to prevent illegal

copying of video contents.

3. HDMI is not a “NETWORK” technology. It establishes a one-way point-to-point

connection for delivery of uncompressed video to a display.

The connected digital output device controls the HDMI interface so proper set-up of device user settings determines final

video appearance.

5. When using a DVI to HDMI cable, connect the Audio Out L and R cables at the same INPUT

(1 , 2 or Front) as your HDMI INPUT(1 , 2 or Front). (For FRONT INPUT see page 16 for reference).

HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player

DIGITAL OUTPUT

HDMI Cable

DVI to HDMI Input

HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player

Back of HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player

OUTPUT

L R

Back of HDTV Set-Top-Box or DVD Player

DIGITAL OUTPUT

CABLE

Air signal

CABLE

Air signal

DVI to HDMI

Cable

Connecting External Audio/Video Devices

CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 2 or 3:Y-PBPR.

1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the Rear panel below.

NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord

plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

2. See page 19 for tips on REAR PANEL

2. Connect the cable from the PB/CBOUT or B-

CONNECTIONS.

Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PB)jack.

First time use

3. Connect the cable from the PR/CROUT or RY OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack.

4. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.

5. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.

6. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 or 3 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box.

7. Select CABLE or AIR to return to the last channel tuned.

CABLE

Air signal

AUDIO

Back of DVD Player

OUTPUT

PR/CR PB/CB Y

DVD Player

VIDEO

OUTPUT

L R Y P B P

HDTV Set-Top Box

CONNECTING A VIDEO AND MONAURAL AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1 ~ FRONT INPUT

1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel on the right.

2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack.

3. Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 2,3 or Front from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player.

4. Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the previous channel.

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER

To monitor the audio level of the Plasma TV to an external audio amplifier, connect the system as

shown on the right. The “OPTICAL OUT” from the

Rear Panel is a fixed output. The Volume of the amplifier is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. The OPTICAL OUT terminal outputs all audio sources with Optical IN capability.

1. Connect an optical cable from the Optical out to the Optical input of a separate Stereo System Amplifier as shown on the Rear Panel on the right.

CONNECTING MONITOR OUT

The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs video and

audio of CABLE/AIR and INPUTS 1, 2, 3 and Front. It does not output component and HDMI video.

1. Connecting S-Video: Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the Rear Panel to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, of the VCR or Laserdisk player.

Connecting Video: Connect the cable from the VIDEO INPUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the VIDEO out jack on the TV Rear Panel.

2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO IN R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the OUTPUT (AUDIO/R) jack on the TV Rear Panel.

3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO IN L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the OUTPUT (AUDIO/L) jack on the TV Rear Panel.

Optional

CABLE

Air signal

VCR or other external

components

R L V

INPUT

S-VIDEO

NOTE: When making video connections, connect S-Video only or Video only. If both are connected, S-Video

takes priority.

First time use

Connecting External Video Sources

Your HITACHI Plasma Television is equipped with an AV Net feature. This feature helps to control your

external Audio/Video equipment (VCR, Set Top Box, DVD, etc.). Once this is setup, it allows your IR Blaster cable to control your equipment using your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control. You can use your HITACHI remote control to control the Audio/Video equipment command without the equipment’s remote

control.

The Plasma Television Rear Panel has 2 IR Out jacks. Each IR Blaster cable can connect up to 2

external Audio/Video components. Therefore, you can connect the Plasma Television with up to four components. Please see the following example of an AV Net setup between your Hitachi Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR and DVD Player).

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS TO IR OUT FOR AV NET

1. Connect your external Audio/Video components to the Rear Panel shown below.

2. Connect the IR Blaster cable to the IR OUT terminal of the Rear Panel.

3. Place the IR Blaster in front of the infrared sensor of the external components you wish to control.

NOTE:

1. The Rear Panel has two IR OUT terminals which can control up to a total of four external components.

2. The IR Blaster must be placed in front of the external components infrared sensor for the AV Net to work. Double-sided mounting tape may be used to hold the IR Blaster in place.

3. The correct codes must be chosen for each of the Audio/Video components for the AV Net to function properly.

Set The Inputs

et The Screen Saver

Set The AV NET

Set the Menu Options

Set The IR Out

Set The Closed Captions

Select The Quick Start Option

Setup

Reset the Software

Move

SEL

Return

4. ACCESS THE AV NET SETUP WIZARD Press the MENU button.

5. Use the CURSOR PAD 왔 or channel scroll down to highlight SETUP.

6. Press the SELECT or CURSOR PAD 왘 button to select.

7. Use the CURSOR PAD 왔 or channel scroll to highlight the SET AV NET features then press the SELECT button.

8. Follow the Setup procedure on pages 69-76.

DVD

V L R

OUTPUT

VCR

Infrared Sensor

Blaster

OUTPUT

Y PB/CBPR/C

R L

Connecting External Video Sources

Your HITACHI Plasma Television is equipped with a G-LINKTM feature. This connection is necessary for the TV Guide On Screen

system to enable VCR recording features. Once you setup the G-LINK

(IR Blaster) connector, then you can use your HITACHI Plasma TV Remote Control and TV Guide On Screen system to control your VCR recording features.

The Plasma Television Rear Panel has IR OUT/G-LINK

2 external Audio/Video components. Please see the following example of a G-LINK

terminals. One IR Blaster cable can connect up to

setup between your

HITACHI Plasma Television and external Audio/Video equipment (VCR).

CONNECTING THE VCR TO G-LINK

FOR TV Guide On Screen

SYSTEM

1. Connect your external Audio/Video components to the Rear Panel shown below.

. Connect the IR Blaster cable to the IR OUT/G-LINK

output terminal of the Rear Panel.

3. Place the IR Blaster in front of the infrared sensor of the external components you want to control.

V L R

OUTPUT

Infrared Sensor

Blaster

VCR

NOTE: 1. The IR Blaster must be placed in front of the external components infrared sensor for the G-LINKTM feature to

work.

G-LINKTM connections are available on both IR OUT terminals.

How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV

쐃

POWER button

Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when

the remote is in TV mode. (See page 26 for instructions on how to set the remote control to TV mode).

쐃 쐇

쐄 쐆

쐎 쐈

쐉

씈

씊

쐋 쐏

쐂 쐊

쐅

씋

씉

씋

씌

MODE Indicator

쐇

Turns on or blinks three times to show remote control

mode.

쐋

SOURCE SELECT button

Press this button to select remote control mode.

PAUSE

쐏

Press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture.

Press the EXIT button to return the picture to motion. Press the PAUSE button repeatedly to cycle through the three different freeze modes (see

page 35).

button

Freeze

The Remote Control

씋

Y/NIGHT button

쐄

Press this button to toggle between Day (Normal), Day (Dynamic) and Night picture mode settings. Select DAY for day time viewing with more brightness and contrast to compete with room light. Select NIGHT for night time viewing with less brightness and contrast for a more detailed picture (see page 46 for settings changes).

Freeze

NOTE: For automatic DAY/NIGHT picture mode settings,

see page 66.

How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV

IMAGE INPUT

The Remote Control

How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV

NOTE: 1. Press the INFO button again or the EXIT

button to return to normal viewing.

2. The Aspect setting will not be shown if the channel is locked.

S-IN: 1

480i 3:17PM

Auto

DIGITAL CHANNELS

Digital Closed Caption This icon will appear only when receiving a Digital Broadcast with

Closed Captioning.

Show Name Air 8 3:00PM-

3:30PM KXYZ-HD

ST TV-G 480i 3:17PM

Auto STEREO

Program Run Time

Program Information

Broadcast

Rating

Picture Format

Audio

Broadcast

Main Picture Source and channel indication

Broadcast channel identication Clock

Closed

Caption setting

Audio Source

Selection

ANALOG CHANNELS

Show Name Air 15-1 3:00PM-

3:30M KPBS-HD

ST 1080i 3:17PM

Auto

Program Run Time

Program Information

Broadcast

Rating

Picture Format

Audio

Broadcast

Main Picture Source and channel indication

Broadcast channel identication Clock

Closed

Caption setting

DTvCC TV-G

REGION 5

Alternate

Rating

Program Description

(Press INFO again for a more detailed description)

When a Component Video: Y-PbPr

Input

is connected to INPUT 3

Input Signal

Format

Y-PBPR: 3

480i 3:17PM

Auto

When an S-VIDEO Input is connected

INPUT 1

MENU button

The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display.

EXIT button

This button will exit all On-Screen Displays.

쐆

쐎

쐊

INPUTS button

When the remote control is in TV mode, press this button to access the INPUTS menu. Use the CURSOR and SELECT buttons to scroll and select the inputs that are being used. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will also cycle through the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT button to select.

INPUT 1 Select to choose INPUT 1. INPUT 2 Select to choose INPUT 2. INPUT 3 Select to choose INPUT 3.

INPUT- FRONT Select to choose FRONT INPUT . HDMI 1 Select to choose HDMI 1 INPUT. HDMI 2 Select to choose HDMI 2 INPUT.

HDMI-Front

Photo Input

Input 2

Air / Cable

Move SEL Select

Input 1

HDMI- FRONT Select to choose FRONT HDMI INPUT.

AIR/CABLE Select between Air or Cable signal.

CURSOR buttons/SELECT button

All the On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using the CURSOR buttons and the SELECT button, except for numeric entries. Press the CURSOR buttons toward desired direction and press the SELECT button to select.

쐅

쐈

쐉

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE button

See separate section on pages 33-34 for a more detail description.

CLOSED CAPTIONS (CC) button

Use this button to display the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home

GUIDE button

Press this button to access the TV Guide On Screen

interactive display (see page 54-56). Press this button to access the Channel Guide of the (CBL), and (SAT/STB) while in (CBL)(SAT/STB) mode.

video which are displayed on the TV screen when available. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or .

씈

PHOTO INPUT Select to access your pictures from a

digital camera, MMC/SD Flash memory or memory card connected to the Photo

Input in the front panel of the Plasma TV (see pages 30-31).

INFO button

Press this button when you want to check the channel being received, the picture source, if

the channel has stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), the time, CHANNEL ID and if the TIMER is set.

씉

The Remote Control

How to Use the Remote to Control Your TV

HDMI 1 HDMI-Front

Photo Input

Input 1 Move S

EL Sel.

Air / Cable

No. 02/08 06/13/05 2048x1536 DSC00467

Rotate Slideshow

Picture No.

Date

Resolution

File Name

PHOTO INPUT

This feature is useful for viewing digital still pictures from your digital camera, MMC/SD memory cards using the Photo Input in the front panel of the TV.

1. Press the INPUTS button to cycle through the INPUTS selections until the PHOTO INPUT is selected. Press the SELECT button or CURSOR PAD 왘.

2. Press the CURSOR PAD 왗 or 왘 to access the next or previous photo.

SEL Thumbnail [0-9] Jump

The Remote Control

3. Press the SELECT button to view THUMBNAIL.

4. Use the CURSOR PAD buttons 왖, 왔, 왗 or 왘 and the SELECT button to navigate and select individual chosen photos.

5. Press the picture number to jump from picture to picture.

Please Enter

Picture Number

6. Press the INFO button to access PHOTO Input menu and to view Photo information.

7. Press the CURSOR PAD 왖 or 왔 and the

SELECT button to navigate and select the PHOTO Input menu.

NOTES: 1. Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as digital still photos are left

on the screen for more than 3 minutes.

2. The maximum number of digital Photos that can be displayed is 999.

3. Press INFO button to show Picture Numbers in Thumbnail view, plus other information in individual photos.

4. The screen may show “Input device not detected” if the MMC/SD memory card is not inserted.

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